2001 BMW Z8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V206000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 21, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected |
Z8 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
76469
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 21, 2001
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
76469
Model Affected
2001 BMW Z8
2001 BMW Z8 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
76469
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
2001 BMW Z8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V138000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 16, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected |
Z8 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1550
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 16, 2002
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1550
Model Affected
2001 BMW Z8
2001 BMW Z8 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1550
Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE